Forklift Operative

  • Streamline Services Consultancy Limited
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Logistics

Job Description

Forklift Operative
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday 06 00 or 07 00

Streamline Services are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established building materials company, for a Counterbalance Forklift Driver / Yard & Production Operative. This is a 13-week temp-to-perm role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful probation period.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating a counterbalance forklift (valid, in-date licence required)

  • Loading and unloading lorries for inbound and outbound deliveries

  • Yard operations, including stock movement and general site upkeep

  • Putting away products into designated locations

  • Assisting with general warehouse duties including tidying, labelling, and scanning

  • Supporting light production tasks including cut-and-bend, metalwork, and handling 4 5 metre monotube

  • Completing 5 15 tasks per day, following work instructions with attention to detail

Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence

  • Physically fit and comfortable with active, hands-on duties

  • Methodical and meticulous, with a focus on quality and consistency

  • Enjoys working independently and managing their own workload with minimal supervision

  • Willing to learn and take on new production-based skills full training provided

  • Must have own transport due to site location

What s on Offer:

  • £13.00 per hour PAYE

  • 13-week temp-to-perm opportunity

  • Varied role with room to develop both forklift and light production skills

  • Supportive environment with on-the-job training

If you're looking to build a long-term career in a stable and growing business, and enjoy a mix of forklift, warehouse, and hands-on production work, we want to hear from you.